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Tomatillo Salsa

3.9

(8)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

8 tomatillos* (about 10 ounces), husks discarded
2 fresh jalapeño chiles with seeds, chopped (wear rubber gloves)
1 small handful fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
1/4 cup water
1/2 small white onion, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
  • available at Mexican markets, specialty produce markets, and some supermarkets.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rinse tomatillos under warm water to remove stickiness and dry them. Quarter tomatillos and in a blender purée with jalapeño, coriander, and water until very smooth.

    Step 2

    In a bowl stir together tomatillo mixture, onion, and salt. (Salsa may be made 10 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salsa to room temperature before serving.)

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